This joint consists of two edge beams with anchorages and an elastomeric sealing element held firmly in the housings of edge beams that guarantee the water tightness of the joint. The maximum gap between the edge beams at road surface when the joint fully opens due to maximum contraction of deck shall be limited to 80 mm for comfortable passage of the traffic. The edge beams protect the adjacent bridge deck concrete from damage due to vehicular impact and also transfer the vehicular load to the deck structure through robust anchorage system.